Graduation
Everything Graduation
On This Page: Upcoming Ceremonies | Commencement Details | Pinning Details | Graduation Requirements | Cap & Gown Info | Commencement & Pinning Photos
It’s the moment you mark a major milestone—surrounded by classmates, faculty, family, and friends. Whether you’re transferring, starting a new career, or continuing your education, commencement is your time to shine and reflect on how far you’ve come.
Upcoming Ceremonies
Celebrate the accomplishments of Kish graduates and program completers. Browse upcoming commencement and pinning ceremonies for dates, times, locations and event details.
No events scheduled right now. Check back soon.
Commencement Details
All guests should enter through Door 58 (if using Parking Lot B) or through Door 6 (if using Parking Lot A).
An accessible entrance will be available at Door 56; please use Parking Lot B for the most direct access. Individuals requesting seating accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office at ds@kish.edu.
Pinning Ceremonies
Graduation Requirements
The following requirements must be met to graduate with an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from Kishwaukee College. For more detailed information about this the Associate in Engineering Science degree or the Associate in Applied Science degrees and Certificates of Completion, please consult the current catalog.
- Complete sixty-four (64) credit hours of 100 level courses or above with a maximum of four hours of physical education activity credit. In addition, choose a Student Success course listed in the current catalog unless transferring in 30 or more semester hours.
- Complete the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum. Go to www.itransfer.org and select “Students.” Then select “Single School GECC worksheet.” Then select "Kishwaukee College" from the pull-down menu.
- Achieve a 2.0 (C) grade point average in all 100/200 level courses attempted at Kishwaukee College.
- Meet residency requirements by earning a minimum of fifteen (15) semester hours of 100/200 level credit at Kishwaukee College for each degree earned.
If you missed the deadline to apply to graduate, please contact the Records Analyst at 815-825-9469 or email ebowne@kish.edu.
Cap & Gown Pick-Up
Graduating students can attend Grad Fest to pick up commencement regalia and receive important information to help prepare for graduation day. View the event listing for dates, times and additional details.
Commencement & Pinning Galleries
Celebrate the achievements of Kish graduates and program completers. Browse commencement and pinning ceremony photo galleries from current and past years.